iOS Mobile Developer (Garmin Pilot App) at Garmin International in Chanhassen, Minnesota

Job Description:

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

We are seeking an iOS Mobile Developer for our engineering office in Chanhassen, MN, to work on our popular Garmin Pilot App! We're interested in individuals with iOS development experience coding in Swift and/or Objective-C. If you're new to mobile development but are a pilot with other software engineering skills, we're interested in you, too!

Essential Functions

• Develop software in Objective-C and Swift


• Develop natively for iOS using Apple's development suite


• Create functionality for features and take ownership of features as they evolve


• May perform as a technical leader or lead software engineer as you grow in this role


• Collaborate and add value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions


• Provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques


• Serves as a mentor to less experienced software engineers


• Estimate level of effort, evaluate new options of similar technology, offer suggestions to improve processes and design


• Work collaboratively and professionally with other Garmin associates in cross-functional teams to achieve goals

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree OR Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)


• Must demonstrate experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in Swift and Objective-C. 


• Proficient knowledge, utilization and mastery of relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers)

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)


• Candidates with pilot experience or aviation industry experience are desired!

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.